Zero Defect Scheme
Q. What does the ZED Scheme promote?- Published on 19 Oct 16a. Financial stability of export manufacturing companies
b. Flawless manufacturing and no negative impact on the environment
c. Manufacturing zero-pollution LED lamps
d. Establishing zero-pollution SEZs
ANSWER: Flawless manufacturing and no negative impact on the environment
- The PM urged the industry, especially the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of India, to manufacture goods in the country with "zero defects" and to ensure that the goods have "zero effect" on the environment.
- The ZED scheme is an integrated and holistic certification system that will account for quality, productivity, energy efficiency, pollution mitigation, financial status, human resource and technological depth including design and IPR in both products and processes.